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Trains were disrupted in Manchester and London after protesters staged demonstrations on the tracks and outside a station.

Manchester Piccadilly was brought to a standstill when activists made their way from the concourse and onto the tracks at around 1pm on Sunday. Some protesters brought their children with them as they climbed onto the tracks.

It resulted in services being halted, affecting customers across the country even after the protesters.

In relation to the Manchester incident, Superintendent Mark Cleland from British Transport Police said: "While we appreciate and respect the right to peaceful protest, when this compromises the safety of the public and the protesters themselves, any offenders will attract the full investigative resources of BTP.

"Those involved in this afternoon's incident will be subject to intense investigation with a view to arrest and prosecution.

Police control the Afrin protest at King's Cross station in LondonCredit:
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"All protesters at Manchester Piccadilly have now been safely moved from the tracks and the station has reopened.

"We will continue to maintain a police presence at this station and at other stations across the rail network."

Disruption was expected to last at Manchester Piccadilly until 8pm.

#KingsCross Police have successfully dealt with the incident outside the station at London Kings Cross and the station has now been reopened. Trains continue to be able to arrive and depart from this station as normal and customers are now able to access the platforms... 1/2